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Beraud Family History

Beraud Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Berwald composed of the elements ber(n) ‘bear’ and wald ‘power authority’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beraud family from?

You can see how Beraud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beraud family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beraud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Beraud families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Beraud's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beraud families in 1891.
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What did your Beraud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beraud. 67% of Beraud men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Beraud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 866 census records available for the last name Beraud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beraud census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 443 immigration records available for the last name Beraud. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 99 military records available for the last name Beraud. For the veterans among your Beraud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beraud lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Beraud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Beraud in 1964 was 76, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beraud ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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